Sunday, April 5, 2009

that just like those poor puppies, guinea pigs in pet stores also can come from mills? And that someone who br33ds even a few litters a year, then sells (or gives away) the pigs online or to a store is still guaranteeing the death of a pig in a shelter?

I say what may seem a harsh statement because there are many, many more guinea pigs then there are homes. And so if you have found this blog, please don't get your guinea pig from a petstore, 4-her, school br33ding program, or someone who has otherwise contributed to the guinea pig population on purpose, because there are hundreds of guinea pigs posted below who are in desperate need of a forever home.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Very sadly, I have to end posting of AAGP until further notice. Other time commitments in my life have made the upkeep of this blog impossible. Please visit these sites to find guinea pigs in your region:

Sponsor a Guinea Pig features one special needs guinea pig a month from a different rescue across the country. These guinea pigs are unadoptable due to old age and/or extensive medical issues. They rely on donations for their ongoing care. By featuring one needy pig a month, donators know that their small donations are cumulatively making a big difference!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

GiGi is an adorable small adult female guinea pig. Look at that gorgeous crest! She wants a home so badly, you can see it in her eyes.

This beautiful unsexed pig is just such a winner. She or he is so cute! Here's a good link for determining his or her sex: Boy or Girl?. This piggy should never be br3d, (though AAGP does not endorse the intentional br33ding of any guinea pig) because of the roaning in its fur, which means he or she could produce a lethal pig.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Thirteen guinea pigs are currently being housed at the Humane Society of Middletown, New York. They were dumped out of a car, poor babies! And now unfortunately they're being housed on wire floors, which can cause a dangerous condition in guinea pig called bumblefoot.

*If responding to an ad by an individual, meet in a public placeor go with a friend. Google the phone number of the poster to

ensure it matches the name he or she gives*

Endicott (Binghamton), NY: 1 y.o. male guinea pig being rehomed due to daughter losing interest. "Very friendly and calm." Comes with cage and food.Suffolk (Long Island), NY: Two 5 month old bonded male guinea pigs- very sweet, tri-colored. Come with all supplies. Here's a good thread on boars living together.Irondequoit (Rochester), NY: Two friendly 2 y.o. males, Luke and Obi, being rehomed due to upcoming move. Come with cage, shavings, water bottles and food bowls.Seaford (Long Island), NY: Brown and white female guinea pig being rehomed due to allergies. Come with cage, hidey home, water bottle, food dish, toys, some bedding, food, hay, and vitamins. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Don't put the vitamins in the water, they're not water soluble so they stop working after five minutes and then make the water taste bad, reducing water consumption by the guinea pig.

(Near Philadelphia) South Jersey: Kramer is a 2 y.o. male who was left in an animal control parking lot in the rain. He is very friendly, fawn and white with a crest. His rescuer already has two big dogs who are a bit too fond of Kramer, so he has to stay locked in his cage :( He will come with his cage, food, bedding and accessories.

South Jersey: Male guinea pig, Sammy, being rehomed due to allergies. Poster wishes to bring pig to adopter's home for screening purposes. Contact poster for more information.Paramus, NJ: 2 y.o. male guinea pig being rehomed due to son losing interest.Middlesex Co./Spotswood, NJ: Female guinea pig, experience with children, being rehomed due to allergies. Well socialized and used to being handled. Purrs and is very sweet. Comes with cage, carrier, supplies, owner must supply bedding. Sandy Cheeks is very well loved.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Happy Adoption Stories feature just that-a story that ends happily for a guinea pig, but may not have necessarily started that way. This entry's story is about a guinea pig named Chance and is told by Kelly, a member of GuineaLynx.

"This is Chance's story. Chance is a young male Guinea Pig found and rescued from the SPCA. He was living in deplorable conditions. He was in a small carrier without food and water, and was in at least an inch of his own waste. He was very thin, and looked close to death. He was brought to the shelter, where he was given a clean cage, food,water, and hay. He spent a few weeks there. Someone on Guinea Lynx heard about him, and posted it in the forum. I saw it, and because I was nearby the shelter, I emailed them to inquire about him.

...I went there a few days later to see him, and what a beauty he was! He looked pretty healthy, other than still being underweight. The moment I started talking to him, he started wheeking loudly, and popcorned and zoomed around his cage like crazy! I knew he had to come home with me! It was as if he knew I was there to give him a second chance to live the life of a spoiled pig! I signed the papers, packed him up, and away we went to his forever home.

He was quiet for the ride home, happily munching on a carrot and some of KM's hay I brought for him. I put him in his cage and gave him pellets and hay, which he started eating right away. Every time I pass his cage I talk to him, and he still gets excited! The day I brought him home he weighed only 1lb 11 1/2 ounces. Today he weighs 2 lbs 2 oz! Quite a gain in 3 weeks! He is a very happy little boy now! He loves all his veggies, and really loves KM's hay and pellets.

He had a check up at my vet's office to be sure he was healthy and not harboring anything from his previous horrible situation. He is still underweight, but gaining steadily. He had a case of lice, which is being treated with Advantage. Other than that, he is healthy. The vet said he probably would not have lasted much longer in the conditions he was kept in.

Thank you SPCA for saving his life! He will live a life of luxury for the rest of his life! I think he had an angel looking out for him, and this same angel guided me to him to bring him home with me, where he belongs. I hope he forgot his previous life and only remembers life with me. He is a very friendly little guy, and loves being talked to. He is getting used to being handled, too. Frequently, he snuggles into my neck and takes a nap! He is also my loudest wheeker at veggie time! Who knew such a little guy had such a good set of lungs! He was named Chance because he is getting a second chance at life. I am thankful I am able to give him this chance.

Catasauqua (Allentown), PA: 16 month old abby female named Oreo being rehomed due to moving. Comes with too small cage ( Cheaper, Better Cages), pigloo, LEASH (NEVER USE), food dish and a 1/2 of food (this is barely anything-stock up on good pellets-no colored pieces, best local is Oxbow).

Wilkes-Barre (Scranton), PA: Guinea pig Boy or Girl? being rehomed due to move (also with rabbit, rabbits and guinea pigs should not be housed together as rabbits powerful legs can injure guinea pigs and they frequently are latent carriers of bordetella or pasteurella, which is very dangerous if contracted by a guinea pig).

Aston (Philadelphia), PA: Two friendly bonded males being rehomed and housed on TOXIC CEDAR BEDDING. See appropriate Bedding. Peanut is the lighter pig, and is calmer, extremely friendly, and is very well socialized. Popeye is the darker pig, is just as friendly, but a bit more active.

Bergen (Rochester), NY: Two male guinea pigs being rehomed due to child losing interest. Being rehomed with too small cage (Cheaper, Better Cages ), unsuitable food, and leashes which should NEVER be used on guinea pigs, classic purchases from petstores that care more about profit than pets. They come with other accessories.

Jessie is a small young female being housed in the ARL's rabbit room. GUINEA PIG LESSON: Guinea pigs and rabbits should never be housed together because the rabbit's legs have a powerful kick that can easily injure the pig, and they are also commonly carriers of bordatella and pasteurella, which is very serious when contracted by guinea pigs.

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This blog is intended to feature guinea pigs for adoption in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. It in no way encourages br33ding, pet store purchases, or impulsively bringing a living defenseless creature in to an unequipped home.

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Introducing a new feature of the AAGP blogs! Sanctuary pigs stay with rescues for their entire lives, as they are special needs pigs who would otherwise be euthanized at the shelter or are unadoptable.They have expensive medical conditions and need regular donations to help their ongoing care. Please, any amount you can send the way of one of these pigs would be much appreciated.

Mnemosyne-A Sanctuary Pig with NC's All Creatures Rescue and Sanctuary

Mnemie is an adult girl who needs surgery for stones, an expensive procedure. Click to donate, and read about her struggle here: http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=46671